- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scranton, SC
Scranton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Scranton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450219000456
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scranton Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 389
- students enrolled
Scranton Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Florence 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450219000456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Scranton Elementary grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 450219000456 · Scranton, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake City High (492 students)
Scranton Elementary grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Scranton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake City High
Lake City High
492 students
- This school
Scranton Elementary
389 students
- J. Paul Truluc
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
385 students
- Lake City Earl
Lake City Early Childhood Center
357 students
- J. C. Lynch El
J. C. Lynch Elementary
353 students
- Main Street El
Main Street Elementary
318 students
What this shows Scranton Elementary reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scranton Elementary compares
Scranton Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,537
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.8%
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Scranton Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence 03 reports $15,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scranton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake City Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. C. Lynch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Main Street Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scranton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scranton Elementary
How many students attend Scranton Elementary?
Scranton Elementary has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scranton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scranton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Scranton Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scranton Elementary?
100.0% of students at Scranton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scranton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Scranton Elementary is African American at 47.8% of enrollment, in Scranton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scranton Elementary?
Scranton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Florence 03?
Besides Scranton Elementary, Florence 03 also operates Lake City High (492 students), J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet (385 students), and Lake City Early Childhood Center (357 students). See the Florence 03 district page for the complete list.